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The government can even freeze your offshore bank accounts if the money is illegal.

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Can a judgment freeze bank accounts at more than one bank?

Yes. A Judgment involving a person would freeze all the bank accounts held by that person. For example, if X is involved in embezzlement charges (he stole money from his company worth $50,000) and the company finds out and charges him with that in court. If the court convicts him, he is bound to repay all the money to the company. So let us say he has 3 bank accounts with 3 different banks, the court will freeze all 3 accounts and instruct the bank to pay the money that is available in them to compensate for the $50,000 he stole from his company.


Why get a Swiss bank account?

So the federal government can't freeze your accounts. No taxes either


Who can freeze your bank account?

The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.


Why would the government freeze your bank account?

The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.


How quickly do bank accounts get frozen?

Actually bank accounts can be frozen in a matter of minutes. An account can get frozen if the bank suspects fraudulent or money laundering activities in it or if there is a legal request from law enforcement authorities to freeze a particular account. Either ways the account would get frozen within minutes.

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Can collection agencies freeze bank accounts containing social security and retirement funds?

Collection agencies can not freeze anything. Only courts can freeze bank accounts.


Can a judgment freeze bank accounts at more than one bank?

Yes. A Judgment involving a person would freeze all the bank accounts held by that person. For example, if X is involved in embezzlement charges (he stole money from his company worth $50,000) and the company finds out and charges him with that in court. If the court convicts him, he is bound to repay all the money to the company. So let us say he has 3 bank accounts with 3 different banks, the court will freeze all 3 accounts and instruct the bank to pay the money that is available in them to compensate for the $50,000 he stole from his company.


Can a partner freeze the bank accounts of a partnership firm?

yes


Does dept of revenue have the right to freeze bank accounts?

Yes


Can revenue Canada freeze a joint bank account?

It is possible for Revenue Canada to freeze a person's bank account. This includes both single and joint bank accounts.


In North Carolina can a law firm representing a credit card company freeze bank accounts?

Yes, they can file a motion prior to the lawsuit and request the court freeze all accounts belonging to the debtor in most cases, even accounts which are jointly held.


If you bank with Bank A and file bankruptcy and have credit cards with Bank A should you move to a different bank?

It would depend on the banks policy. Some banks will freeze all accounts you hold with them, whether the have credit facilities or not, e.g. Savings accounts you hold for your children.


Can the lender freeze bank accounts?

In most cases, lenders cannot freeze bank accounts. They can, however, in some cases collect money from a bank account without permission from the account owner. That takes a judge's intervention. Most lenders will not go that far.


How do you freeze bank accounts for back child support in Texas?

The State child support agency does this.


Why get a Swiss bank account?

So the federal government can't freeze your accounts. No taxes either


Can collection companies freeze bank accounts?

Yes, a collection agency can freeze your bank account, but only under certain circumstances. A freeze can only occur after the collector obtains a judgment. They would have to go to court to get the judgment against you.


Can fraud freeze an checking account?

Yes. All sorts of fraudulent activities can lead to a checking account being frozen. The bank may temporarily freeze the account if they suspect fraudulent activities in the accounts transactions. And, the bank can permanently freeze the account if there is a legal advice from law enforcement agencies reg. your account